District Welcomes Derrick Sanders as New Assistant Superintendent of Operations

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Derrick Sanders has 25 years of work experience in management with stints at construction companies and two school districts. 

Sanders began his career in 1995 as a field and office engineer for Manhattan Construction in Houston before joining Linebeck Construction a year later as a project engineer. In 1999, he ventured over as project manager for MGC Inc., a position he held for five years. In each of these positions, Sanders oversaw university, school, and hospital renovation and construction projects ranging between $3,000,000 to $25,000,000.

In 2004, Sanders transitioned to Cypress Fairbanks ISD as a project manager overseeing new school construction and renovations totaling $25-55 million annually. Nine years later, Sanders joined Houston ISD as senior manager of construction before quickly advancing to the general construction manager that same year. Sanders oversaw the 2012 and 2019 bond projects ranging from $400 million to $1.9 billion.

“Derrick’s track record and credentials are outstanding,” Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney said. “His skills and experience will serve us well during the pandemic, and as we move forward with projects as we continue to provide more choices.”

Before joining Aldine ISD, he served as the officer of construction for HISD. In his new role, Sanders will oversee several departments — Buildings and Properties, Central Receiving, Child Nutrition, Facilities Planning and Construction, Maintenance, and Transportation. Sanders, who joined AISD officially on September 1, has already begun meeting with his staff to develop long-range plans and systems that support the district’s strategic priorities.

Sanders received his bachelor of science in construction from Louisiana State University and A&M College-Baton Rouge.